Learn finance from the ground up.
1,533 short lessons, organised around the ten topics of the CFA® Level I curriculum and set out in a fixed order — from the maths foundations to financial statements, valuation and portfolios. Written for people who have never studied finance.
Built for reading, understanding and coming back.
One idea at a time
Each lesson covers a single concept, split into short steps. It opens with why the idea matters, explains it, usually works through it with numbers, flags the traps that catch people out, and ends with a self-check to try before you look at the answer.
Plain words first, formulas second
Lessons are written for people who have never studied finance. They explain the idea in everyday language before the formula arrives.
A fixed path, foundations first
Lessons open in order. Each builds on the ones before it, so the next one opens once you have finished the core lessons ahead of it. You never have to guess what to read first.
A daily plan that fits your day
Tell Tempofin how many minutes you have today. The Today page lists the lessons that fit, and it takes into account how much of a lesson you have already read.
A formula notebook
The formulas from the lessons are gathered in one place for quick lookup. Each one links back to the spot in the lesson where it is taught.
Notes beside what you are reading
Write a note next to the passage you are on, in your own words. All your notes are collected in the Notebook, grouped by part of the material.
10 topics, from foundations to application.
- 01Quantitative Methods
- 02Economics
- 03Financial Statement Analysis
- 04Corporate Issuers
- 05Equity Investments
- 06Fixed Income
- 07Derivatives
- 08Alternative Investments
- 09Portfolio Management
- 10Ethical and Professional Standards
These are the ten topics of the CFA® Level I curriculum, taken in a set learning order: the quantitative foundations first, ethics last.
Lessons open one after another, so each topic rests on the ones before it. Every lesson is written from scratch, in Tempofin's own words and with its own examples.
The reading side of Tempofin.
- The lessons, in a fixed path
- The formula notebook
- Your notes
- Your reading progress
Preparing for an exam? Practice questions, spaced review and timed mock exams are described on the home page.
I have never studied finance. Can I follow along?
The lessons are written for exactly that reader. The path starts with Quantitative Methods, which covers the time value of money, returns and statistics, so the later topics have something to build on.
What are the lessons based on?
They are organised around the ten topics and the learning outcomes of the CFA® Level I curriculum. Tempofin writes every lesson from scratch, in its own words and with its own examples. Tempofin is not affiliated with or endorsed by CFA Institute.
How long will it take?
That depends on your pace. Set the minutes you have each day and the Today page picks lessons that fit.
Are the lessons only in English?
They are written in English first. Each lesson also has a full Vietnamese version, which you can switch on from the lesson screen.
Can I read on my phone?
Yes. On a narrow screen the notes and the table of contents open in a panel inside the lesson, so the text keeps the full width.
How do I try it?
Create a free account — no card required — and your first lesson is ready.
Is this investment advice?
No. Tempofin teaches finance. Nothing in the lessons is a recommendation to buy or sell any particular investment.
Open your first lesson today.
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